Make sure you stay put and play by the rules for the next couple of months—no running around just yet! I'm wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery.

I only used crayons during kindergarten and elementary school, so I’ve always remembered them as being patchy and grainy. I recently saw a video on Facebook of someone using crayons for a portrait, and it looked as smooth as lipstick with none of those grainy gaps. Even though the artist didn't seem to rub or blend the colors by hand, they applied several layers. It made me curious: is it the layering that creates that finish, or are the materials just that different?

I know the crayons I used to use were probably cheap material.